In "Chain of Command, Part I" Star Fleet sends Picard, Dr. Crusher, and Worf on a secret (some would say "suicide") mission to look into reports that the Cardassian's are developing a banned chemical weapon as they load up troops on the edge of Federation space and seem to be preparing for war.
Picard is replaced as captain of the Enterprise by Cpt. Jellico, an old hand with plenty of experience in dealing with the Cardassians. He quickly clashes with Riker over how to run the ship. Part I ends with the chemical weapons lab proving to be a trap. Worf and Crusher escape but Picard is captured and threatened as we cut to credits.
Not only is this episode written and directed to perfection but what a stacked guest cast! Ronny Cox AND David Warner are in this first episode, wow! Ronny Cox absolutely makes this episode. I love every scene involving him and Frakes playing off of each other. Even though Star Fleet is a science and exploration-based governmental body (on paper), it's always fun to see their military side occasionally. I'm glad this show isn't always militaristic (which is one of the problems with the show Star Trek: Enterprise) but it's always fun to dip a toe in the water once in a while. Great stuff!
Picard is replaced as captain of the Enterprise by Cpt. Jellico, an old hand with plenty of experience in dealing with the Cardassians. He quickly clashes with Riker over how to run the ship. Part I ends with the chemical weapons lab proving to be a trap. Worf and Crusher escape but Picard is captured and threatened as we cut to credits.
Not only is this episode written and directed to perfection but what a stacked guest cast! Ronny Cox AND David Warner are in this first episode, wow! Ronny Cox absolutely makes this episode. I love every scene involving him and Frakes playing off of each other. Even though Star Fleet is a science and exploration-based governmental body (on paper), it's always fun to see their military side occasionally. I'm glad this show isn't always militaristic (which is one of the problems with the show Star Trek: Enterprise) but it's always fun to dip a toe in the water once in a while. Great stuff!